live·li·hood /ˈlaɪvliˌhʊd/
 生計,營生,生活


 Live·li·hood n.  Subsistence or living, as dependent on some means of support; the means for support of life; maintenance.
    The opportunities of gaining an honest livelihood.   --Addison.
    It is their profession and livelihood to get their living by practices for which they deserve to forfeit their lives.   --South.


 Live·li·hood, n.  Liveliness; appearance of life. [Obs.]

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 livelihood
      n : the financial means whereby one lives; "each child was
          expected to pay for their keep"; "he applied to the state
          for support"; "he could no longer earn his own
          livelihood" [syn: support, keep, living, {bread and
          butter, sustenance]